Celebrating African-American Artists: Matt Baker
Back in the 1990s, Sotheby’s held a breakthrough auction of comic book art. In the years hence, the genre has captured the imagination of collectors the world over. Today The Appraisal Group celebr...
Call Us Now: 504-606-3837

Call Us Now: 504-606-3837
Every antique item tells a story, but not every story is reflected in today’s market value without expert evaluation. As certified estate, divorce, and insurance appraisers, we help clients uncover the true worth of their collections in a rapidly evolving antiques and art market.
The antiques and art market has changed dramatically in recent years. Pieces that once commanded high prices may have shifted in value, while overlooked items can emerge as highly sought-after treasures. We provide accurate, up-to-date appraisals that reflect current fair-market conditions, ensuring you are making informed selling or buying decisions.
Without a professional appraisal, it’s easy to rely on outdated assumptions or incomplete information. We combine expertise, national market insight, and hands-on experience to determine what your antiques are truly worth today and not what they were worth decades ago.
Whether you are managing an estate, navigating a divorce, or securing insurance coverage, proper documentation of your valuables is essential. A professional appraisal offers credible, defensible valuation that can stand up in legal, financial, and insurance contexts.
We specialize in routine personal property appraisals, helping clients protect their investments and avoid costly mistakes. If a loss occurs, having a detailed appraisal ensures you are properly compensated. If you are dividing assets, it ensures fairness and clarity.
Many collections hold unexpected gems. Over the years, we have encountered items that owners underestimated, only to discover they were significantly more valuable than anticipated. If you have a standout piece, we identify it. If your collection’s value has remained steady, we will guide you on whether it makes sense to retain it or bring it to market.
Our role is not just to assign value, but to provide insight. With experience traveling across the country and working closely within the Louisiana community, we bring both national perspective and local understanding to every appraisal.
To learn more about the antique appraisal services we offer, contact us.
Back in the 1990s, Sotheby’s held a breakthrough auction of comic book art. In the years hence, the genre has captured the imagination of collectors the world over. Today The Appraisal Group celebr...
Coming on the heels of the Arts and Crafts Movement, members of the Bauhaus who fled Europe in the 1930s gave us International Style. It prevailed for much of the 20th century and is with us today....
If your collection is your passion, it pays to know how much value you should place on it. Perhaps you know to the decimal point how much you paid for cars, furniture or fine art. Perhaps you don’t...
In 1496, twenty year old Michelangelo forged a sculpture of Cupid and sold it to a cardinal. In 1995, the British authorities arrested John Mayatt for forging paintings by van Gogh, Monet, Matisse ...
Because the world of antiques and fine art is a volatile one in which fair market values can change with the seasons and with taste, an appraisal on your fine arts and antiques, collectibles and co...
Succession disputes can arise when family members, beneficiaries, or other interested parties disagree about the distribution of assets within an estate. These situations are often emotionally char...